Battle for the Gavel: Uganda’s Parliament at a Defining Crossroads
As Uganda inches closer to the opening of the 12th Parliament, the battle for the Speaker’s chair has once again exposed a deeper national conversation — one that goes beyond…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Reportedly Killed as Region Braces for Escalation
Israel has confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in Saturday’s massive joint US-Israeli strikes, according to two Israeli sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources…
Deadly Strike on Girls’ School in Southern Iran Intensifies Regional Crisis
An Israeli air strike has reportedly hit an elementary girls’ school in the city of Minab, in Hormozgan province, killing dozens of people and injuring many others, according to Iranian…
Ssebuwufu Released After Presidential Pardon
Former city businessman Muhammad Ssebuwufu, proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, has been released from prison after receiving a presidential pardon from President Yoweri Museveni. Ssebuwufu was convicted in…
Supreme Court Closes Kasibante Petition, Divided on Costs as Justice Madrama Warns of Statutory Breach
The Supreme Court on Thursday formally brought to an end Robert Kasibante’s challenge to the January 15, 2026 presidential election after granting him leave to withdraw his petition against President…
High Court Orders Molly Katanga to Defend Herself in Husband’s Murder Case
The High Court has ruled that widow Molly Katanga has a case to answer in connection with the death of her husband, prominent businessman Henry Katanga. In a ruling delivered…
Supreme Court to Rule on Kasibante Bid to Withdraw Election Petition
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its ruling on Thursday regarding an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. In a notice…
New KMP Commander Assumes Office, Pledges Professional and Accountable Policing
ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as the new Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commander, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the leadership of policing operations within…
Finland Contributes €400,000 to Support Reparations for Ongwen Victims
Reparations for victims of former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen have received a significant boost after Finland donated €400,000 (approximately Shs1.7 billion) to the International Criminal Court Trust Fund for Victims.…
Cabinet Confirms LC1, LC2 and Women’s Council Elections Ahead of Presidential Swearing-In
The Cabinet of Uganda has confirmed that elections for LC1, LC2 and Women’s Councils will be conducted between March and April this year, ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in scheduled…
